Muskmelon and Papaya Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Watering Muskmelon and Papaya
Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Muskmelon and Papaya Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Muskmelon and Papaya care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Muskmelon and Papaya is as follows:
Watering Muskmelon in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Muskmelon in Winter: Average Water
Watering Papaya in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Papaya in Winter: Average Water
Muskmelon and Papaya Diseases
Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Muskmelon and Papaya diseases is very important factor of Muskmelon and Papaya Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Muskmelon: Aphids, Cucumber beetles and Fusarium wilt
- Papaya: Red blotch
Muskmelon and Papaya Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Muskmelon and Papaya care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Muskmelon and Papaya pruning is done as follows:
Muskmelon pruning: Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit
Papaya pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Requires little pruning
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Muskmelon and Papaya fertilizers are as follows:
- Muskmelon fertilizers: Apply N-P-K
- Papaya fertilizers: 14-14-14 Fertilizer